Yankees notebook: Kevin Youkilis' back still a problem

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12:02 AM,
Apr. 24, 2013

Written by

Chad Jennings

The Yankees expect to be without third baseman Kevin Youkilis until at least Thursday because of lingering stiffness in his lower back.

"If you put him out there again, it's probably going to do the same thing," manager Joe Girardi said. "So we've got to try to clear it up."

Youkilis was pulled from Saturday's game, sat out Sunday, was a late scratch Monday, and was out of the lineup again Tuesday. Youkilis said the problem is in the same area that's given him trouble throughout his career, but he's confident that it's getting better and remains hopeful that he'll be able to play Wednesday. No tests ...